Meet The Artists
Art by Alyssa
Art by Alyssa was founded in 2010 by Alyssa Watters. A company created to bring happiness and color to your everyday life. Alyssa’s work reflects her love for travel, gardening, nature and fun.
From the age of 16, Alyssa worked in a handful of wonderful gift shops. The experience gained from a decade in the brick & mortar retail industry, combined with her BFA from Montserrat College of Art, inspired her to create gift items with her own art. Art by Alyssa reproduces Alyssa’s original oil painted images onto gift products which are produced, packaged and shipped out of her Beverly, Massachusetts studio.
Her popular line of gifts and stationery has appeared in hundreds of independent boutiques around the country, and as far as Tokyo, Japan.
Born and raised in Ledyard, Connecticut, Alyssa spent the 2nd half of her life in Beverly, after graduating from college there. She recently moved to NH with her husband, and can be found tucked away in her garden or kitchen when she isn’t painting.
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Art By Any Means
Why wear accessories when you can express yourself through art?... Art by any Means Jewelry.
Hello, I’m Vanessa Savlen the artist and designer of Art by any Means. My muse and passion has always been about combining the amazing natural colors of gemstones and integrating them in the light sculptural movement of fine mixed metals. Each piece of jewelry is lovingly hand crafted with multiple layers of sumptuous materials, rich in delicate details. Art by any Means Jewelry is 100% USA handmade and crafted in my sun drenched studio situated in the famous sea side town of Rockport MA, a spot that has been alluring artists for decades with its ocean air and the gorgeous light!
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Dganit Hen Jewelry Design
Every piece of Dganit Hen jewelry is hand-made by goldsmiths in Cochav Yair, Israel. They combine Silver and Gold and precious stones, using a special processing for acquiring a raw and natural look. The precious stones which are originally brought from various locations around the world look like a multicolored rainbow, while the Gold combination resembles the easy touch of a paintbrush.
Dganit belongs to a vast family of artists and that are a source of encouragement for her creative and artistic expression. She lived her childhood and adolescence surrounded by scenic views of the Upper Galilee, Israel. These landscapes are reflected in her present works.
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Dovera Designs
Dovera began when Susanne Greelish handcrafted a bracelet for a dear friend facing a life challenge. Admired for the bond it symbolized, the beauty of the design, and its pleasing feel against the skin, that first Dovera sparked requests for more. Susanne & Laurie Peck went on to found Dovera Designs, and since then, women have been passing on their stories as well as the bracelets themselves, making Dovera an emblem of the power and beauty of friendship.
A unique handcrafting technique gives these reversible bracelets a distinctive look. Each bracelet is made from precious metals, gemstones, and Swarovski crystals that glimmer and shine. Every Dovera bracelet is handcrafted by artisans right here in the USA.
Epiphany Studios
Born in Muskegon Michigan, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, April grew up enjoying many summers on sandy white beaches. A natural artist, her interest in form, color, and line were apparent since early childhood. Her talent allowed her to receive a scholarship to an exclusive private high school for the arts, getting a jump start on her career. She initially focused on ceramics, then in college, developed a passion for blowing glass.
Before graduating from college, April started epiphany, a business name synonymous with the collaborative efforts of these dedicated artists. Over a decade later, her success is self-evident; with pieces in prominent collections around the world, and a 4,000 sq. ft world class glassblowing studio.
Hilborn Pottery Design
Nancy Hilborn has been twisting, bending, squeezing, and slapping clay for over 30 years.
She was born and raised in Toronto and educated at the University of Waterloo (B.A.) and the Ontario College of Art in Toronto. She has been involved in many gallery exhibitions, the One of a Kind Craft Show and have won several awards for her work in clay including the Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Cambridge Centre for the Arts and “Abstract Teaset” was accepted into Fusion’s (Ontario Clay and Glass Association) Traveling Exhibition. She loves the wheel and hand building, finishing the pieces with deep rich tones or soft matte glazes developed from metallic oxides.
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J+I Jewelry
Ian Gibson formed J+I Jewelry with Jessica Rogal in 1999. For over 20 years, each piece has been handmade in their studio in the heart of Philadelphia. Self-taught in the art of jewelry fabrication, Ian's fascination with metals was born from a schooling in geology and a desire to work with his hands. He is inspired by the beauty, history, and mythology of precious metals. As he shapes these materials into jewelry, he combines them with other materials that have a story to tell: gemstones from the earth and pearls from the ocean. The studio is filled with the sound of hammers and sanders as each piece is skillfully crafted by the talented team of J+I jewelers.
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John Michael Richardson (JMR)
John Michael Richardson creates jewelry with an upscale fusion of East and West. His artisan crafted designs have origins in the countries from which they are collected and include hand-etched metals from Thailand, hand dyed cabibi shells from the Philippines, crystals from the Czech Republic and semi-precious stones from India. Stamping, plating, soldering and finishing are all done here in the United States and everything is hand assembled in his factory in Rhode Island.
His work has appeared on national television and in major magazines. His jewelry has caught the eye of such celebrities as Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor, Christine Ebersole, Shari Belafonte, among others.
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Kristin Ford Jewelry
The Kristin Ford Company was established in 1994 from my passion for beautiful gems and curiosity surrounding the energy of stones. I was first introduced to the concept of the healing energy of stones while in India and the pursuit of more knowledge led me around the world studying with indigenous healers and researching ancient traditions and uses of stones, numerology and astrology.
Our jewelry is available throughout the United States and in several other countries. Each piece is accompanied by a tag describing a bit about the energy of each stone used. A portion of all sales is donated locally, nationally and internationally.
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Love Rocks Me
For over three decades, Ellen Thayer’s boating, sailing, and kayaking adventures on the Maine coast have inspired her to create a wide range of artwork in a variety of media including shells, driftwood, sea glass, oil paint, and beach stones. During her beachcombing years, she has collected hundreds of naturally formed heart-shaped rocks ranging in size from a third of an inch to one foot and still find them almost daily on my beach walks in southern Maine with her westie, Winston.
She photographs each design outdoors at her home near Casco Bay and the cards and prints (on high quality matte stock) are made in Maine. She hopes you enjoy them as much as she has enjoyed collecting, arranging, photographing, and captioning them!
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Lynn & Liana Designs is a family business based out of Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada.
We were inspired to go into business when we came across a fabulous new resin product, made by our friends at EcoPoxy. Their new product, UVPoxy, is a plant-based resin made with recycled bioproducts. When we saw how incredibly beautiful the resin was, we wanted to create something new and special with it. So, we combined the eco-friendly resin with gorgeous hardwoods and our line of cheese boards and serving trays was born!
Our items are one of a kind, hand-poured, meticulously crafted individual works for art. There are no two items the same. They make for a beautiful charcuterie spread and great conversation pieces at dinner parties. Best of all, when you’re not serving on them, they add a beautiful pop of color to your home décor. That’s why we like to call it functional art.
Why do we do what we do? Because we are passionate about taking what has previously been considered a waste product and making something beautiful from it. We love the idea of bringing nature into people’s homes through our materials and designs and a portion of our sales go toward the replanting of trees across North America.
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Marjorie Baer
Marjorie Baer designs each piece of jewelry by hand for wearability, comfort, and with an eye for how it will interact with the body. In deep gold tones, bright polished silver, and rich oxidized metals, her jewelry has a unique look.
Marjorie finds inspiration in the forms of the natural world, in the details of African and Asian Art, and in the sculptural balance of modern art and architecture. Her designs blend these elements into a modern and unique aesthetic that is perfect for contemporary women. Each piece is handmade in the San Francisco Bay Area from quality materials with craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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Naomi Jewelry
Designed and produced in New England, Naomi's work in bright sterling silver is deeply brushed for a signature, glittery effect. Each piece complements another making this unique collection perfect for women who delight in creating their own style.
I have always appreciated the power of jewelry. Even as a child I knew it was the Pop-It® beads that made my overalls come alive. What can I say? I was a five-year old with opinions. It was clear to me, even then, that nothing telegraphs personal style like well-chosen accessories. Today, I design pieces that are striking, elegant and distinctive. Much like the women who wear them.
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Vanassa Chan, owner / designer behind Pursuits, draws her artistry inspirations from design, architecture and fashion. She has earned her bachelor degree in interior design at University of Central England in Birmingham (United Kingdom). Her background in interior architecture is prevalent in her jewelry designs with composition and form that are visually playful and appealing. Her passion and desire to create led to her experimentation with materials and techniques.
Since its launch in 2014, Pursuits has released several micro-collections with the focus on minimalistic designs. Each piece is created in her studio based in Toronto, Canada. Design & Make Vanassa has her own observability from her design background which can be traced from her jewelries. From everyday life observations and researches, varies factors come together and turn into her creations. From mock ups to finalizing designs, she holds tight on each single step for sake of producing consumable yet artful pieces.
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Sabbath Day Woods
Desmond Suarez, designer and owner of Sabbath-Day Woods, is a second-generation woodworker with decades of woodworking skill and artistry, proudly creating the highest quality products for the home. Each piece is designed to be used and enjoyed today, and tomorrow, and onward by future generations. Each wood product is hand-rubbed with their exclusive lemon Beesoil. This food-safe oil seeps into the wood grain for a more durable and smoother finish.
Desmond and his team live and work in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains just west of Asheville, North Carolina, and source their materials, right down to the clock works, in the United States. Their materials are sustainably sourced because of a deep love for the forests, mountains, animals, and community, and the delicate ecological infrastructure holding everything together.
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Stefanie Wolf Designs
Stefanie Wolf has been attracted to shiny, colorful objects since her rock collection days as a kid. After leaving her corporate cubicle to regroup and rejuvenate, she found jewelry making to be a good source of healthy creative expression. She soon started selling her jewelry to help fund a graduate education in psychology, and with her degree behind her in 2004, decided to pursue the business of adornment full time. Now Stefanie Wolf Designs is a growing business, where each piece of jewelry is handcrafted in her studio on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, MA.
Stefanie draws inspiration for her vibrant pieces from the power and beauty of the ocean, the magic of island life, and the energy of the stones and beads she incorporates in her designs. Her keen sense of color and proportion, combined with a simple yet sophisticated eye for design make her designs successful. Her popular Trilogy collection features richly colored, elegantly detailed glass tiles. These 'Picasso Windows' are named for their painted edges and their window shape, and each one is a unique piece of art, handmade in the Czech Republic. Stefanie travels to the time-honored glass bead region of Bohemia to select her glass colors, work closely with traditional artisans designing custom shapes, and choose finishes that bring her jewelry collection to life.
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